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The full inspection history
7 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 8, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-602.11 OBSERVED INCOMPLETE INGREDIENT LABELS FOR THE FROZEN MEAT AND SPINACH AND CHEESE PIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SPECIFY THE TYPE OF MEAT USED FOR THE MEAT PIES.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE OVEN AND AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. REPAIR THE WALL AND BASEBOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING NEXT TO THE COMPRESSOR UNIT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. ALL WALLS IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 1, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE INGREDIENT LABELS FOR THE FROZEN MEAT AND SPINACH AND CHEESE PIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SPECIFY THE TYPE OF MEAT USED FOR THE MEAT PIES.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED A LIVE BIRD (SPARROW) FLYING AROUND INSIDE OF THE STORE ABOVE THE RETAIL DISPLAY AISLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE THE BIRD FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL ELECTRIC INSECT KILLING DEVICES PLACED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE BAKERY, DELI AND MEAT PREP ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY APPROVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES DESIGNED FOR INDOOR USE AND INSTALLED BY THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE OVEN AND AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. REPAIR THE WALL AND BASEBOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING NEXT TO THE COMPRESSOR UNIT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. ALL WALLS IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-902.12 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING VINYL STRIP DOORS TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY AT MOST WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VINYL STRIP DOOR KITS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE PIPING/CONDUIT AND FLOOR OF BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PACKING AND HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING VINYL STRIP DOORS TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY AT MOST WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VINYL STRIP DOOR KITS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE PIPING/CONDUIT AND FLOOR OF BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PACKING AND HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT HOT FOODS PREP FLOOR DRAIN. WASTEWATER POOLS FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RAN FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK OR BASINS ARE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO USE ADJACENT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PACKING AREA UNTIL REPAIRE. WILL RETURN ON 09/24/2025 TO ENSURE WATER DOES NOT OVERFLOW FROM DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING NOR DRAINED FROM BASINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11---- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EGG DAIRY GROCERY AREA. MUST REPLACE.--MISSING WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
4-101.19---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 16, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF AN UNHEATED SELF-SERVE DISPLAY CASE. BAKED STUFFED PASTRIES WITH COOKED SPINACH AND COOKED HOT DOGS AS STUFFING AT 69.4F AND 75.2F. REVIEWED ALL COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SPINACH AND HOT DOGS MUST BE HELD HOT ABOVE 135F OR COLD BELOW 41F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR DELI PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A GUARD FOR EDGE OF METAL PREP TABLE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR DELI PREP.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EGG DISPLAY COOLER. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAME DAIRY GROCERY AREA. MUST REPLACE.---WALL IN THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA WITH DAMAGED/CRACKED TILES, MISSING TILES BEHIND SAME PREP AREA STOVE AND DAMAGED DOORWAY ENTRANCE TO SAME MEAT PREP AREA.----MISSING WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AT THE REAR DELI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----MEAT WALK-IN COOLER METAL RACK SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT THE DELI PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING SINK WAS NOTED WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 97.8F, SEVERAL HAND SINKS WERE NOTED WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MAXIMUM OF 85.8F AND 66.5F. THE PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND RESTORED HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587145 ON 12-18-23 NOT CORRECTED #36-4-204.112(B)-- OBSERVED THERMOMETER MISSING IN THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL CONSPICUOUS, EASILY READABLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 18, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS BROKEN OR MISSING SEVERAL COOLERS, INCLUDING WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER AND REACH-IN DISPLAY DELI COOLERS. INSTALL CONSPICUOUS, EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING ROTISSERIE CHICKENS MUST HAVE THERMOMETER INSIDE TO REFLECT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.